salaryPhoenix is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Phoenix to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,334
$1,893
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,729
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$87,717
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$420,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$1,850
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$181
👥 People living there
214,169
1,642,323
Commute to work
33.4 min
25.6 min
College degree
21.4%
33.6%
Own their home
66.8%
57.3%
Below poverty line
9.9%
13.7%
Unemployment
6.5%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Phoenix for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Phoenix cheaper to live in?
Phoenix is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,893 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Phoenix to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $55,988 a year gives the same standard of living in Phoenix.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Phoenix?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $87,717 in Phoenix, 26% more in Fontana.